NEWBERG, Or. - The Simpson University football team played its first-ever scrimmage against George Fox University's JV team. 

The Red Hawks struck first when Dominique Ruff recorded the first score in Simpson's history on a well-designed trick play. 

Luke Miller took a backward pass from freshman quarterback Devin Armstrong and found a wide-open Ruff in the endzone. 

However, the Bruins answered back as they scored 24 unanswered points to take the lead 24-6 to head into halftime. 

A fierce Red Hawk squad made the adjustments needed at the half and came out firing in the second half as they responded with 22 unanswered points to take the lead and win 28-24. 

The offense, defense, and special teams found its groove as they fired on all cylinders. 

The defense had three takeaways. Marc Buenrostro had a fumble recovery and Braden Bishop and Tommy Tucay each recorded an interception. 

Bishop's late interception helped seal the deal for the Red Hawks as they were able to run out the clock. 

The run game came alive in the second half as three rushing scores helped power the ground game. 

Romeo Clark recorded two rushing scores and Gavin Bailey had one rushing touchdown. 

Ruff had quite the day as he recorded a receiving touchdown and a blocked punt on special teams. 

Simpson will hit the road to take on Pacific Northwest Christian College October 14th in Kennewick, WA.